Dog keeping

Do you have a dog? An overview of everything from registration, taxes and rules to walking your dog.

Dog Tax in Munich

If you get a new dog or move to Munich with a dog, you must register it for dog tax within two weeks.

Deregistration of a dog

If your dog has died, you give it up or you move away from Munich, you must deregister your dog from the dog tax within two weeks.
Loss of or damage to the dog tax tag

If your dog's tax tag has been lost or damaged, you must apply for a replacement tag.

Exemption from the dog tax

Exemption from dog tax - assistance dog

If you or your household members keep an assistance dog in accordance with the Assistance Dog Ordinance, you can apply for exemption from dog tax.
Exemption from dog tax - dog licence

If your dog has passed the test at a dog school, you can have it exempted from dog tax for the following year.
Exemption from dog tax - shelter dog

If your dog comes from the Munich animal shelter, you can have it exempted from dog tax for two years.
Exemption from dog tax - Special tasks

If you keep your dog for professional, commercial, public or charitable purposes, you can be exempt from dog tax.
Waiver of dog tax - Financial emergency

If you live on unemployment benefit II, social welfare or a comparably low income, you can apply for a dog tax remission in some cases.

Regulations on Dog Ownership

Incidents with dangerous dogs

All incidents involving dangerous dogs, such as "dog bites human" or "dog bites dog", should be reported immediately to the police or the district administration department.
Negative certificate for fighting dogs

Keeping Category 1 fighting dogs is not permitted in Munich. For dogs suspected of having fighting dog characteristics, you will need a certificate of non-aggression.

Dog Ordinance and Leash Requirements

Dog Tax in Munich

If you own a dog in Munich, you must pay a dog tax. In certain cases, you can apply for a tax exemption.

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